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I must be preggo…

March 16, 2011 Posted by Sweet Tooth Runner under Uncategorized
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…or at least, that’s what I’m blaming all the craziness on today. (This post is a JOKE by the way, just in case you get the wrong idea! I’m not ACTUALLY pregnant! Smile with tongue out)

 

My cravings were mad. As soon as I woke up, I NEEDED chocolate. And I NEEDED oatmeal.DSC07605

Hot chocolate-banana oat bran. Topped with shredded coconut and cacao nibs.

 

The oatmeal cravings carried on till lunch, and I was all too happy to oblige…DSC07578

Sometimes, variety is just overrated! Winking smile

The PB+J oatmeal topping sparked a new craving. “BRING ON THE FATS!” I cried…DSC07621

This is the best crunchy peanut butter I have ever had. To be fair, I have only had one other (Whole Earth crunchy) but this stuff is AMAZING and totally ADDICTIVE. I had some good times with this and a spoon! Winking smile

I then realised my craving wasn’t fully satisfied. I craved not just peanut butter, but the heavenly combo that is PB+J…DSC07612

Enjoyed atop one of Averie’s microwave banana oat cakes. Which are so yummy, so quick, and the perfect vehicle for peanut butter and jam! Smile with tongue out

Pregnancy apparently makes you very emotional. A few days ago as I mentioned in a blog post, I volunteered to give a little recital (I’m a viola player) at a care home for the blind. It was amazing. They were all so appreciative and lovely, and some of them even cried!! Which obviously set me off too!!

I then hit the gym for some cross-training time. In my ‘pregnant’ state, I was very temperamental. So when I was almost at the gym and realised I had no reading material (for my reading-on-the-machines trick) I got very cranky. I NEED entertainment!! It had to be rectified immediately before I threw a tantrum.DSC07616

I admit it. I went back home to get a book on Sports Nutrition (geek alert!!) and Runner’s World mag. I was that desperate. Made me happy though! Open-mouthed smile These mood swings are insane!!

Workout:
40 mins intervals cross-trainer
15 mins intervals rowing machine
Weights

 

The endorphins overshadowed the crazy hormones. But they couldn’t be supressed for long…the cravings returned. It was chocolate time again…DSC07225

Chocolate milk and sea salt dark chocolate. Plus a few of these to satisfy the chocolate+fat cravings…DSC07622

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I need to go lie down now. Pregnancy is tiring.

What cravings have you experienced recently? I was really craving a run too, but knew it was best to stick to my plan, and my shins needed a rest anyway!

Are you a smooth or crunchy PB person? Right now, I’m all about the crunch baby!!

What is the best ‘chocolate covered’ food you’ve had? These dark chocolate covered brazils were DELISH, but I’m also a HUGE sucker for chocolate covered raisins. I wonder if chocolate covered dates exist…now that really WOULD be dangerous around me!! Smile with tongue out

Enjoy the rest of your week friends!! Open-mouthed smile

 

P.S. A serious post (a rare thing I know!!) tomorrow on my thoughts on something…so stay tuned!

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35 Responses to I must be preggo…

  1. AlisonMMarch 16, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    I love chocolate covered ginger :)

    And you know I get like that when I'm ovulating (i.e. mid-cycle), as well as with my period, natch. If you have an irregular cycle though it's difficult to pin these things down. I think it's good to roll with the cravings though sometimes. Especially when they're pb & jam related ;)

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  2. PoweredbyPBMarch 16, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    I've had oatmeal twice today too. Variety is definitely overrated !

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  3. britchickrunsMarch 16, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    I am craving oatmeal and pancakes 24/7 like a mad woman – it's so dull and repetitive, but OMG do they taste good!
    YRES I remember the 1st time I tried PB&Co crunchy!! It was about a year ago, and i was quite simply blown away….:)
    Chocolate covered chocolate is the best chocolate covered thing I've ever had – can't beat it.

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  4. Little BookwormMarch 16, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    You could make chocolate covered dates, by covering them in melted chocolate and then leaving in the fridge for a while? :) Love the sound of that breakfast. I am not fun of PB – love raw smooth Almond Butter though!

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  5. StephanieMarch 16, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Haha, I'll bet your "baby" comes out wearing running shoes and crying for peanut butter.

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  6. EllenMarch 16, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Crunchy pb all the way
    chocolate covered espresso beans are still one of my favorite chocolate combos

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  7. ~Jessica~March 16, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    I have seen chocolate covered dates once in an international market in Newcaste. They had chocolate covered figs and prunes too…I think you can get them from the Lakeland catalogue but that might only be at xmas so I’m not sure.

    Smooth PB all the way for me, though obviously I wouldn’t say no to crunchy.

    Loving the double oats :)

    xxx

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  8. runyogarepeatMarch 16, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    I must be preggers too because I'm always craving chocolate (joking!!). PB & J oatmeal is the best thing – I actually put a recipe for it in the newsletter for the kids running/nutrition program I'm helping with. I hope the kiddos try it out!
    I love chocolate covered pomegranate pieces from Costco (in huge bags of course)! They have the juices and seeds covered in chocolate, and they are SO good.

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  9. aspiringstephMarch 16, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    The best chocolate-covered food is…PB, of course. Nothing beats that!

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  10. JenMarch 16, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    I'm a fan of chocolate covered ANYTHING. Chocolate covered raisins, almonds, peanuts, GINGER! Ooh, chocolate covered ginger. So good.

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  11. HE_JessMarch 16, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    hehe, love this!! and i love how much you enjoy pb & j. glad i'm not alone in those cravings! i'm all about crunchy, too; even though when i make it myself i just go for smooth because i forget to reserve some before it's done!!
    and too funny that you should mention chocolate covered dates, because i stumbled upon these last night: http://www.nutsonline.com/driedfruit/dates/dark-c…
    uhhh, can you imagine swiping THAT in some chunky pb?! i suppose it's not much different than stuffing a date with pb and chocolate chips, but oh well :P

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  12. logginnblogginMarch 16, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    Sooo this post totes had me cracking up. And I love that you say mad…I know that is totally normal for you, but for me I only ever heard that in movies :)

    and TOTTTTTTALLLLY a chunky peanut butter girl, well right now at least.

    Best chocolate covered thing- RAISINS. I love em.

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  13. AngieMarch 16, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    You just love your oatmeal! :) It always look so delicious! I am usually a smooth PB kind of girl. I am a big fan of chocolate covered strawberries, but chocolate covered anything usually is good! :-)

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  14. thisitalianfamilyMarch 16, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    Haha! Love this! Every time I get weird cravings I start to wonder if I'm pregnant, haha! ;)

    I looove smooth PB!

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  15. kvthadani4March 16, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    I crave chocolate…all the time after dinner! naturally i must cater to it ;) ! I’m a smooth pb girl, i always find crunchy gets stuck all over my mouth bleh! Chocolate covered pretzels- now that’s what’s up. I just can’t get enough of the sweet/salty combo!

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  16. MariaMarch 17, 2011 at 12:26 am

    I had chocolate coated cranberries this week (dark choc)- they were pretty amazing. BUt I love raisins, peanuts, brazils, hazelnuts coated in chocolate………
    At the moment I like smooth pb, having just finished a tub of crunchy, but I love them both!

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  17. runnerbeangreenMarch 17, 2011 at 12:51 am

    Congratulations on the baby! ;-) What you gonna call it? – Peanut perhaps ;-) You totally crack me up – love it! I'm a peanut an raisin kinda gal. Keeping it simple on this one. Love to eat them in the cinema!

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  18. Laura@keepinghealthyMarch 17, 2011 at 1:22 am

    I never imagined that I would actually crave green smoothies and steamed greens but I do! My husband thinks I'm crazy but sometimes I just can't get enough!

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  19. BronaghMarch 17, 2011 at 2:24 am

    I'll take any chocolate covered dried fruit or nut, I'm not fussy! If it's coated in a nice dark chocolate, I'm bound to like it haha! Oh and I TOTALLY share your love for the PB&Co peanut butter, it's amazing. I bought my first jars of it from wholefoods a couple of weeks ago, one smooth and one crunchy, and it's by far the best pb I've tasted. I love that it's really drippy, is that weird?!

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  20. movesnmunchiesMarch 17, 2011 at 2:40 am

    abahahahah woohooo! love the pregnancy.. can see its going well ;)
    i prefer SMOOTH– love the slipper soft texture!!.. you play viola?? i used to!! but i was TERRIBLE.. ergo why i dont anymore! :P

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  21. mealsformilesMarch 17, 2011 at 4:35 am

    hah, this post made me laugh. I crave peanut butter all the time (and chocolate, obviously…). Huge fan of crunchy PB, though I've never tried the PB&Co kind!

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  22. Allison @ Runs A LatteMarch 17, 2011 at 7:37 am

    Ha! Love this post! I have been craving coconut lately. It seems like everything I make nowadays has coconut butter or shredded coconut thrown in.

    I actually haven't had crunchy PB since I was a child. I didn't prefer it then, but I'm thinking it could stand a chance now!

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  23. AlyssaMarch 17, 2011 at 7:43 am

    I LOVE CRUNCHY PB! that's what's so great about Naturally More PB… it's got the texture of natural pb, but the flax seeds add some crunch! yumyumyummmm.

    and seriously, I totally feel ya on the preggo feeling. but mine is "time of the month" induced. I think.

    I hope? ;)

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  24. ReannanMarch 17, 2011 at 9:30 am

    I have had outta control oatmeal cravings lately !!

    and crunchy peanut butter ALWAYS.
    love the nutrition book and runners magazine.. sounds something i would totallllllly do !!

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  25. lindsayMarch 17, 2011 at 9:42 am

    LOL! I said that once in a post and everyone emailed me thinking I was preggos. Be careful!
    But really, I get those nutty oatmeal cravings too, what is with that?

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  26. spoonfulofsophieMarch 17, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    I was always a crunchy peanut butter gal but I recently discovered smooth and think its better on toast than the crunchy now…..

    I have been craving red pepper hoummus all week, yum yum! And nutella so going to try and make a dairy free version x

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  27. Blonde PonytailMarch 17, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    I think you are going to have a PB & J, Oatmeal baby!! ha ha! Love this post! Why can't we live closer, or on the same continent–you are so much fun!!! Beautiful pics as always–truly gorgeous!

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  28. OliviaMarch 17, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    I lovvve plain crunchy peanut butter, you have to try Krema natural peanut butter…it's the best crunchy I've ever tried!! (but I've never had pb&co's version yet..) I seriously LOVE that so many of your eats involved pb, jelly, chocolate and oats…definitely an amazing day in my eyes!! :) I'm on a crunchy kick lately too, and a TAHINI kick!!! omg that stuff is soooo good I can't believe i've been missing out all these years! :)

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  29. SweetToothRunnerMarch 17, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    AAAH I am going to raid EVERY H+B I can find!!

    And I'll try that too!! Thanks girl:)

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  30. JennyMarch 18, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    As you can tell by my posts variety is wayyyy overrated!! Haha I love oatmeal and I need it everyday! Sometimes I feel boring for putting up for many oat pics :)

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  31. AverieMarch 20, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    thanks for the shoutout on the oat cakes! And i am glad you are loving them.

    you are too funny..I love this post…lol with the pregnancy stuff!

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  32. KathrynMarch 26, 2011 at 10:11 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE DARK CHOCOLATE-COVERED ESPRESSO BEANS! i found them at my fave organic market, Organic Harvest :) LOVE.

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